I would definately like to see maybe a korean drama marathon...good suggestion would be Boys before flowers (KOREAN VERSION)...A.N.jell is another korean drama that just came out very funny and would set a good tone in fanime next year. Maybe there could just be a drama "asian drama" room

Well I know I said the video section would be up a month ago. all I can say its coming there’s just so much info, images and video events it just take so long to be put up. I promise you will not be disappointed I'm also planning a very special fan get together event that I have been wanting to do for years now. Something near and dear to my hart that will make everyone from the Genres happy. Just keep your eyes peeled for the video section that is soon to come and let me know what you think once glimpsed. On a side note all the clubs emailing me just keep them coming once the site is truly up you'll see your club info up as well.

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is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law? is it like the hand of god hovering above? at least it is true that man has no control, even over his own destiny.

I agree with more "classic" Japanese cinema... I believe that most of the live-action films have been newer? If people are really interested in Japanese culture and media (especially film media, like live-action film and anime), then they should have the opportunity to see some classics as well as newer films. I would love to see some Kurosawa sprinkled throughout the live action schedule, at the very least.

While I adore a lot of Kurosawa films, the Asian film rooms have traditionally shown more accessible movies to shed light on asian (not strictly japanese) cinema in general. That's why you'll note that the majority of films that have huge turnouts are either Anime live-actions or films that already have hype around them. (Ie. Shaolin Soccer and Death Note) Bran and I have had very little luck with the more artsy or serious films for that matter. The problems of them being less accessibly aside, we can't show them anyways. We have had zero luck getting any permission to show movies outside of companies who actually come to Fanime, below is a short list of examples of companies we'd have to contact for permission or risk being sued (since Fanime isn't a .org anymore).

We tried contacting Sony Classic Pictures once (Sony's arthouse label) regarding showing 2046. Their reply was we could play it if we paid them 1500$. That's for a movie that grossed $1.4m in theaters in the US, which would have gotten it some free publicity, and possibly some DVD sales. Needless to say, Bran and I got a good laugh at the concept of asking for $1500 from Fanime to show 1 movie. Other companies just don't bother responding at all.

This year is going to be a royal pain since licensing asian films has become the thing to do so they can be converted into terrible American remakes (see: My Sassy Girl). It will have new films, when possible, but will also include some throwback classics.

A good way to start with the less-accessible films, which have the added bonuses of not being licensed and of wanting/needing some press, would be to crawl through recent foreign -- especially Asian/Asian-American -- film festival websites and contacting the director and their company directly. The only downside I can foresee to this is an overwhelming indie response with little-to-no commercial/big budget interest. Still, it's not very work intensive and it might yield some good surprises, so it's worth a shot. My two cents.

I agree with more "classic" Japanese cinema... I believe that most of the live-action films have been newer? If people are really interested in Japanese culture and media (especially film media, like live-action film and anime), then they should have the opportunity to see some classics as well as newer films. I would love to see some Kurosawa sprinkled throughout the live action schedule, at the very least.

While I adore a lot of Kurosawa films, the Asian film rooms have traditionally shown more accessible movies to shed light on asian (not strictly japanese) cinema in general. That's why you'll note that the majority of films that have huge turnouts are either Anime live-actions or films that already have hype around them. (Ie. Shaolin Soccer and Death Note) Bran and I have had very little luck with the more artsy or serious films for that matter. The problems of them being less accessibly aside, we can't show them anyways. We have had zero luck getting any permission to show movies outside of companies who actually come to Fanime, below is a short list of examples of companies we'd have to contact for permission or risk being sued (since Fanime isn't a .org anymore).

We tried contacting Sony Classic Pictures once (Sony's arthouse label) regarding showing 2046. Their reply was we could play it if we paid them 1500$. That's for a movie that grossed $1.4m in theaters in the US, which would have gotten it some free publicity, and possibly some DVD sales. Needless to say, Bran and I got a good laugh at the concept of asking for $1500 from Fanime to show 1 movie. Other companies just don't bother responding at all.

This year is going to be a royal pain since licensing asian films has become the thing to do so they can be converted into terrible American remakes (see: My Sassy Girl). It will have new films, when possible, but will also include some throwback classics.

Hopefully this is will be shown in the Fansub showcasings. It's such an excellent series.

I would also highly recommend:

Michiko to Hatchin and Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, as both are probably two of the best series I've seen in the last couple years. Oh, and I can't forget Eden of the East. The Eden of the East movies would be awesome to see too if they're available.

I have some suggestions for the Video Programming Staff to show at Fanime 2010.

Here are some Fansub Suggestions for the 2009-2010 Season.

K-ON! Season 1 Eps 1-14 with all the Blu Ray Bonuses if Possible.Hanamaru Youchien by Gainax if Yamaga San does not mind if we can show all of them. Great Fansub for cuteness, PG-13 due to some dialog not suitable for children.Saki Anime for People that enjoy their Moe and Mahjong.Kampfer for the late night showing.Kobato due to the fact its CLAMP's latest new AnimeSora no Woto aka K-ON at War ^_^ LOLK-ON Second Season if possibleTo Aru Kagaku no Railgun due to the fact its one of the most popular anime out now.Ranma 1/2 OVA that is out in Japan right now celebrating 50 years of Shonen SundaySora no Otoshimono for the late night programingSeitokai no IchizonPrincess Lover for late night programmingKimi ni Todoke for the Shojo FanYumeiro Patissiere for the KidsLadies vs Butlers for late night programmingWorking!!Angel Beats!Kaichou wa Maid-samaArakawa Under The BridgeKiss Sis TV series for late night programmingOmamori Himari for late night programmingChu Bra for late night programmingHatsukoi Limited for late night programming

I know its a very long list since no one is suggesting last years and current fansubs for the Spring Season but please put as many of these in the video schedule especially season one and two of K-ON! and To Aru Kagaku no Railgun.

If its possible can you get Funimation's permission to have a special screening of Baka Test to Shoukanju if possible.

Thanks for considering these long suggestions of this years Fanime 2010 Fansub suggestions.

Still no sign of the Evangelion 2.22 DVD/BD (or the theater version, 2.0) going to play (Yes, the DVD/BD release date is May 26th in Japan) though that one 2.0 booklet image is still up on the video section of the main page....